From 1d0a98416be390db6405d4f36c883d5ed442fb1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: joeannpappas9 Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:11:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add Outlook stuck in an MFA loop Software & Applications --- ...n-an-MFA-loop-Software-%26-Applications.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Outlook-stuck-in-an-MFA-loop-Software-%26-Applications.md diff --git a/Outlook-stuck-in-an-MFA-loop-Software-%26-Applications.md b/Outlook-stuck-in-an-MFA-loop-Software-%26-Applications.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cd829b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/Outlook-stuck-in-an-MFA-loop-Software-%26-Applications.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +Content
+ + + +In this case are you saying that there is a password prompt for the users credentials? Clear the Windows Credential manager or recreate the users Outlook profile. In fact if you just turned on MFA and you were not using MFA before you usually end up having to rebuild the profile and clearing the credential manager. If you are saying that they are getting multiple MFA prompts then this is an out of sync issue with the wrong code being used. + + + +Additional resources + +Please help can't afford a new computer if I throw this one against the wall. Yeap, you describe it exactly and unfortunately we still don’t have an answer. Closed the window without entering anything and Outlook returned to ‘Connected to Exchange’. Office 2016 is already Modern Authentication aware so APP passwords are not required. + + + +Microsoft Office 365 Endless Authentication Loop Issue + +I even tried disabling my anti -virus while authenticating, that didn't work.We too have been seeing this more and more, all W10 on O365, although we use Okta as our MFA.Microsoft Outlook 2016 and some recent builds of Outlook 2013 are not affected by this issue.We have been experiencing the exact same issue for months now.If this box is greyed out or disabled then you need to reset the Windows Credential Manager first.We had the issue where Outlook 2016 kept prompting for a password for an Office 365 user whose laptop was connected to their Office 365 account using Windows 10 Pro.In fact if you just turned on MFA and you were not using MFA before you usually end up having to rebuild the profile and clearing the credential manager.This is now the 2nd machine that presents the same issue. + +In each case the fix has either been one of the above items or a combination of them. There doesn’t appear to be any pattern to the issue occurring or the problem being limited to any specific computer or user. By chatting and providing personal info, you understand and agree to our Terms of [Outlook sync help from FixTechGuide](https://gitlab-ce.apps.openshift4.positiva.gov.co/barrettcage58/ariel2009/issues/4) Service and Privacy Policy. I disabled the Zoom and Adobe PDF plugins and it stopped prompting me immediately. My client’s Outlook will only continuously ask for the password after MFA is enforced and Office.com has been logged in. It would be nice if it distinguished between your password and the app password. + +Outlook stuck in an MFA loop + + + +Close and open your web browser again and go into [credential loop in Microsoft 365](https://demo.safecircle.family/read-blog/26462_best-pst-file-recovery-tool-2024.html) SuiteFiles. You will most likely need to enter your Microsoft 365 credentials again so ensure you tick any box that says remember my credentials but it should now work for all future documents you open and not require your credentials. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support. I regret that you are experiencing issues with your Microsoft installation. + +Outlook 365 Password Prompt Issue on Windows Desktop + +Microsoft Outlook 2016 and some recent builds of Outlook 2013 are not affected by this issue. Those versions have been updated to prevent the problem that is described in the "Symptoms" section. These versions have the Logon network security setting disabled or removed from the Microsoft Exchange email account [clear Outlook credentials manager](https://gitlab.mpeeo.com:443/shawnalemon31/9181office-365-sync-errors-fix/-/issues/2) settings. It requests me to login to my microsoft account. I then approve the login with my authenticator app. Then i get rerouted to the login page again to repeat the process. \ No newline at end of file